Andy Cook founded BibleStock and Experience Israel Now, two initiatives that merge his passion for the land of the Bible with innovative, biblical teaching. BibleStock was born out of Experience Israel Now, a non-profit ministry that brings the life-changing lessons of biblical lands to audiences everywhere. His speaks in churches, schools, prisons and businesses all across America. Learn more about his virtual-tour Bible conferences.

The Christian Television Network has featured Cook, and American bookstores have sold his numerous books. He has made 30 trips to Israel, Greece, Turkey, Italy, and Jordan, walking the ancient paths and collecting visual resources for his ministry.

Prior to launching his multimedia ministry, Andy served as a pastor for 27 years, including 18 years at Shirley Hills Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. He holds an M.Div. from Southeastern Seminary (1991). Since 2015, he has come alongside hundreds of pastors and other Christian workers, helping them discover the power of using visual tools from the lands of the Bible in their own work. Andy also holds a journalism degree from the University of Georgia (1980). Before stepping into ministry, he spent a decade as a sports journalist. In 1984, he edited the first series of sports articles to ever win a Pulitzer Prize, at The Macon Telegraph.

As an author, Andy has written several books that reflect his passion for bringing biblical stories to life and equipping leaders with tools for impactful ministry. Though he has led several tours in Israel, his main focus is bringing the experience to people who can't make the trip. Through that teaching ministry, Experience Israel Now has built the largest video library of biblical locations in the world. BibleStock is our effort to put those visual resources in the hands of Bible teachers everywhere.

Andy has been married to Melody since 1979. They are proud parents of three married daughters. They have seven grandchildren and live in aptly named Peach County, Georgia.